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Privacy

In this section you will find programs that protect your privacy. This could, for example. be a program that deletes files from your PC, USB etc. completely, so the files can never be recreated again. If you delete files by pressing delete, it can often possible to recreate them with different programs.

KeyLock is a smart program that lets you unlock your computer with a USB, but it also contains some other useful safety features. This is why we decided to test KeyLock on our Windows 7 computer to take a closer look at all of this features.
The main purpose of this program is fast and easy access to your computer, but you will also get an energy saving feature and a customizable login window with a personal text and color that greets whoever tries to get access to…

Whether your data is sent to the recycle bin or your entire drive is formatted and repartitioned, the chance of unauthorized discovery is very real and poses issues of risk and liability. CyberScrub cyberCide is Ideal for return of leased assests and computer disposal.

If you erase your files manually they can still be recovered with the right programs. File Shredder deletes the chosen files and overwrites them countless times effectively securing that these files cannot be recovered ever again. File Shredder is a great and free program for companies and private users with confidential files.

Zilla Data Nuker is an excellent application, if you need to permanently erase data and wants to be sure that this data cannot be recovered by other programs. Zilla Data Nuker will make sure this is accomplished and will leave no trace of the files you decide to delete.

Normally, when you delete a file yuo just select it and press "Delete" - but this way the file is only taken to the Recycle-bin and not permanently deleted. The file can easily be recreated by other programs. With RightDelete you safely and securely erase a file or data beyond recovery.

It hides your actual IP address and makes your movements on the net anonymous. In this way it secures your PC from possible hacker attacks and other dangers. All that's needed from you is the download, installation and one click in Free Hide IP. Free Hide IP is a freeware program and thereby totally free to use.

inSSIDer is a Wi-Fi network scanner that has won several awards, designed for Windows Vista and XP. Now it also works for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Since NetStumbler does not work properly with Vista and 64-bit XP, inSSIDer was build with this open source scanner designed for the current generation of Windows systems. Wireless networks have a narrow frequency range, which are grouped in channels. Within the EU, for example, there are only 13 channels available.
If tw…

By making you anonymous while surfing, Spotflux protects your privacy and your computer against several dangers. Spotflux is not an extensive program but it's very effective in spite of that. It encrypts yours internet connection, changes your IP address and calculates millions of calculations in real-time to put an end to malware and trackers that are up to no good. With this freeware program installed you can enjoy a safe computer and surf freely, without having…

The interface of it continues the concise style of WiseCleaner software. You can open it by double clicking the desktop icon and then create passwords of your own. If you want to hide a file, you just click ‘File’ option and choose the file you want to hide, it’s all done. The same way goes with hiding a folder or USB. Then your files hidden are all listed neatly there. By simply clicking the small triangle on the right side you can ope…

Have you heard about Hola? It is a free service, which lets you browse the web faster and gives you access to more websites, even if they are blocked in your country. This version of Hola for Windows will also let you automatically install the required extensions in your web browsers. Basically, Hola consists of two features: Unblocker and Accelerator. The first feature, which a lot of people use for popular streaming services, lets you browse websites from other co…

Have you heard about Hola? It is a free service, which lets you browse the web faster and gives you access to more websites, even if they are blocked in your country. This version of Hola for Windows will also let you automatically install the required extensions in your web browsers. Basically, Hola consists of two features: Unblocker and Accelerator. The first feature, which a lot of people use for popular streaming services, lets you browse websites from other co…

When we tested USB Block on our Windows 7 computer,we didn’t experience any issues with the program, but the program itself proved to be quite powerful, when it comes to blocking access to your system. The program allows you to choose between 4 ways of access that you can block, such as: USB ports, Disks and Floppy drives, network access and non-system drives.
USB Block offers a very good user experience, as it has a simple design with few options that allows…

We have tested Folder Protect on our Windows 7 computer, where we did’nt encounter any issues on the contrary we experienced a program with a high level of user-friendliness and functionality, where this program combines a very slick design with a very fast and easy-to-use interface. The program is very simple to use, as you only have to select a folder and decide what you want to choose between the 3 options: No visibility, no deletion or no editing, but you…

Forgotten your Windows login password? Can’t load the operating system? What do you do with the software you've spent thousands of dollars on and that you now can’t get access to anymore?
In most cases, when people forget about Windows passwords, they need to reinstall Windows operating system. Renee Passnow allows you to reset your password through several simple steps.
Renee Passnow supports USB device start-up very well, and CD / DVD device startup ev…

Are you tired of having Skype on your computer? Or don’t you use it no more? Then you have the option to delete the program and all the data that has been collected over time.
The chat history is always saved on the local computer you use for Skype. So if you have used Skype on public computers or on your work computer and you don’t want others subsequently to be able to find them, then you need a program to remove this. Skype saves all chats you've ever…

You should always take care of your passwords. And you must always remember your maybe 1000 different passwords unless you use the same password for all your accounts on the various sites you use. If you are one of those, who after all, use different passwords, but have trouble remembering them all together, then you can use Password Shield with success.
If you have entered your passwords once in Password Shield you never have to remember them again. With one passwo…

You can be protected on all platforms and guard yourself from sharing your information with everyone, if you download IVPN. Even hackers and the Government can’t intercept your data when you are protected by this program. VPN stands for Virtual Private Network, which means you are actually in your own private network. It works in the way that all your connections are encrypted, both incoming and outgoing traffic. Even your emails and Skype conversations are en…

If you fear for your life that Google will follow your surfing habits, then you should get a program to hide your IP address. Real IP Hider is this kind of program that works perfectly in protecting your privacy.
You can surf, chat on Messenger, Yahoo, Google Talk and others and still be kind of anonymous. You can even use webbased emails, comment in fora and on blogs without having your IP address expose your identity and location.
How does it work? Well, the progr…

Do you also hate to enter a page on the Internet and then there’s just pop-ups all over the place!?
We have found the solution to the problem with Pop Cop. As the name suggests it is a program that ensures that everything that looks like a pop-up, is not allowed to show. Pop-ups have hereby been delinquent on your screen and will not appear again as soon as you have downloaded the program and put it into use.
You don’t have to think about the program run…